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@article{192173,
        author = {Mr. Roshan Ramesh Shelke and Mr. Mangesh Prashant Bhokare and Mr. Kiran Bhausaheb Erande},
        title = {Herbal Formulations of Dual Shade Lipstick By Using Black Grape Peel And Palash Leaf},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {617-625},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192173},
        abstract = {The beauty industry is undergoing a major shift toward herbal and plant-based formulations, largely due to their safety, biocompatibility, and multifunctional therapeutic effects. Among cosmetic products, lipsticks are particularly popular for enhancing facial aesthetics. However, conventional lipsticks that rely on synthetic dyes and chemical additives have been associated with several adverse effects such as lip darkening, allergic reactions, and potential systemic toxicity with prolonged use.
This review explores the potential of Black Grape (Vitis vinifera) peel extract and Palash (Butea monosperma) leaf extract as natural colorants and antioxidants in the formulation of a dual-shade herbal lipstick. The peel of black grapes is rich in anthocyanins, resveratrol, and phenolic compounds, producing a deep purple to reddish coloration with potent antioxidant activity. In contrast, Palash leaves are abundant in flavonoids and tannins that impart a reddish-brown hue along with antimicrobial and wound-healing properties.
Blending these two natural extracts results in a dual-shade lipstick that not only enhances beauty but also delivers therapeutic benefits such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, and UV-protective effects. The review discusses the phytochemical profiles of these plants, formulation methods, evaluation parameters, benefits, and limitations.
With growing awareness about the health and environmental hazards of synthetic cosmetics, the development of dual-shade herbal lipsticks offers an innovative, eco-friendly, and consumer-conscious alternative. These formulations promise to meet the rising demand for safe, multifunctional, and sustainable cosmetics. Future research should focus on improving pigment stability, standardizing extraction techniques, and conducting clinical studies to facilitate large-scale commercialization of such herbal products.},
        keywords = {Herbal cosmetics; Dual-shade lipstick; Black grape peel; Palash leaves; Natural colorants; Anthocyanins; Flavonoids; Antioxidant activity; Phytoconstituents; Sustainable cosmetics; Lip care.},
        month = {February},
        }